Obituaries William Horace Barnett

William “Bill” Horace Barnett, age 81, of Malvern passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born April 6, 1939, in Malvern, the son of the late Oscar and Grace Owens Barnett. He was in the Army National Guard and served during the

Central High School crisis. Bill attended Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of Caddy Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James Owens Barnett.

Survivors, John Barnett of Malvern, Fred Barnett ( Dorthy) of Alexander and David Barnett ( Shirley) of Malvern; nieces and nephews, Mitchell, Jay, Vickie, Jan, Delena, Deshea, Deitra, Karen, Kay and Kyle and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 28 at 2: 00pm at Oakridge Cemetery with Brother Carroll Koon officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the cemetery.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome. com.

Edith Williams

Edith Williams, age 94, of Malvern passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born January 26, 1926, in Heavener, Oklahoma the daughter of the late Jasper Noah and Voizzie Leota Shackelford Mathis. Edith was of the Episcopal faith. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Williams; son, Denver Northrip; grandson, Jack Merkel Williams and son-inlaw, Jerry Parrott.

Survivors, sons, John Northrip of Malvern and Michael Williams (Julia) of Keezletown, Virginia; daughters, Judy Parrott of Raymond, Mississippi and Jackie Edwards (Mike) of Malvern; grandchildren, Stan Northrip, Lauren Northrip, Leslie Northrip, Deanna Terry, Jennifer Miller, Nathalie Merkel Williams, Justin Parrott, Jeffery Parrott, Brad Edwards and Lyssa Edwards and sixteen great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 25 at 10:00am at Shadowlawn Cemetery.

The family would like to give a special thanks for all the wonderful care given by granddaughter, Shannon Mavity, Lee Morehead and the employees of Gratitude of Hearts Elder Care in Hot Springs.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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